What Makes a Food Safe Kintsugi Kit? Materials to Avoid and Why
Whether a vessel repaired with kintsugi is safe to use as tableware depends on what materials were used in the repair. The safety varies depending on whether traditional kintsugi (with natural urus...
What Kintsugi Means for Your Life — The Japanese Art of Turning Brokenness into Gold
Think of a moment when something in your life broke. A relationship. A dream you'd chased for years. Or that quiet realization that things would never go back to how they were. Most of us try to hi...
What Can't Be Repaired with Kintsugi? Reasons and Alternatives by Type of Vessel
We receive many inquiries at ANYTSUG asking, "Can this piece be repaired with kintsugi?" One of the most common items is glassware. While glass can be repaired with kintsugi, it is more challenging...
What You Need to Know About Safety Before Using Porcelaine 150 for DIY Kintsugi
Porcelaine 150, the acrylic paint commonly used for kintsugi-style repairs, is not recommended for use on tableware. Extra caution is advised in particular for areas that ...
Kintsugi dishes cannot be used in the microwave or dishwasher. This article explains the care rules for traditional kintsugi and examines whether "microwave-safe" r...
What Is "Shin-Urushi" in Simplified Kintsugi? Differences from Real Urushi and Safety Considerations
If you've accidentally broken a dish and started searching for an easy way to repair it, there's a good chance you've come across "shin-urushi" — a material commonly used in simplified kintsugi. "I...
18 Quotes Embodying the Spirit of Kintsugi
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique passed down for over 500 years. Rather than hiding the scars of broken pottery, this method celebrates them with gold—a distinctly Japanese aesth...
A Must for Travelers: 5 Kintsugi Workshops in Tokyo Offering One-Day Experiences
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique that mends broken areas and decorates them with gold. Rather than hiding cracks and chips, it embraces imperfection, creating a new kind of beaut...
A Must for Travelers: 4 Kintsugi Workshops in Kyoto Offering One-Day Experiences
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique that mends broken areas and decorates them with gold. Rather than hiding cracks and chips, it embraces imperfection, creating a new kind of beaut...
Can You Try Kintsugi in New York? Recommended Workshops to Explore for Beginners
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique that mends broken areas and decorates them with gold. Rather than hiding cracks and chips, it embraces imperfection, creating a new kind of beaut...
Authentic Urushi Kintsugi vs. Simplified Kintsugi: Understanding the Differences and How to Choose
Kintsugi, the Japanese craft known for repairing vessels, currently comes in two main types. One is the traditional method called "authentic urushi kintsugi." The other is "simplified kintsugi," wh...
Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Imperfection
As a Japanese person, wabi-sabi feels as natural to me as breathing. Yet whenever I try to explain this concept to my international friends, I find myself at a loss for words. The truth is, even Ja...
How Much Does Kintsugi Repair Cost? A Guide to Pricing Based on Damage and Finish
The typical cost of kintsugi repair ranges from ¥5,000 to around ¥20,000. Small chips or cracks may only cost a few thousand yen, but larger breaks can exceed ¥10,000. In this article, we explain t...